Angela Thering
Angela C. Thering, PhD, is an AI Consultant and Instructor with twenty years of experience in higher education, specializing in curriculum design, online learning, and faculty development. Thering works with UB's Office of Curricuilum, Assessment, and Teaching Transformation (CATT).
In her consulting role, Thering advises and leads professional development with faculty and staff, helping them integrate generative AI into teaching and learning in ways that are ethical, inclusive, and human-centered. Her teaching experience spans K–12, undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and workforce development settings, giving her a broad perspective on how AI and information integrity shape learning across the educational spectrum. As an instructor, Dr. Thering applies these same approaches to her own courses, updating learning activities and assessments so students learn how to use AI effectively. Across these roles, she emphasizes accessibility, innovation, and multidisciplinary collaboration, equipping educators and learners to adapt thoughtfully in the age of AI.